nomen generalissimum

nomen generalissimum
A very general name. A word or term which refers to a class or species is often referred to as nomen generalissimum. For example, the word horse is often used as a general term including mares, colts, stallions and geldings. State v Dunnavent, 5 SCL (3 Brev) 9.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • nomen generalissimum — /nowman jenaralisamam/ A name of the most general kind; a name or term of the most general meaning. By the name of land, which is nomen generalissimum, everything terrestrial will pass …   Black's law dictionary

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  • titulo — A word commonly found in Spanish American grants, which is a nomen generalissimum, applied as well to title papers, which convey title, in the usual acceptation of the term, as to those which confer a mere right of occupancy. De Haro v United… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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